Curriculum Coordinator I

Job Summary

The Curriculum Coordinator I with the U of U School of Medicine (SOM) Curriculum team plans and implements all aspects of a course or select aspects of a phase, which includes interfacing between students, preceptors, and course directors, interpreting program policies, and helping course directors, faculty, and students.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the main contact for students, faculty, and preceptors, with regards to all aspects of the assigned SOM course, in conjunction with the curriculum leadership, course directors, and phase directors.
• Works in conjunction with course directors and phase directors to ensure student completion of all relevant clerkship goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Covers course sessions by scheduling dates, rooms, and faculty; monitors attendance and reports absences, if applicable.
• Coordinates course sessions by scheduling dates, rooms, and faculty; monitors attendance and reports absences, if applicable.
• Oversees and coordinates student information on the Canvas site, ensuring the upload of all relevant course materials, reading assignments, objectives, announcements etc. provided by faculty and course directors; acts as liaison between course directors, faculty, and students to ensure effective communication and understanding of requirements.
• Safeguards accurate posting of grades; generates exam reports to measure student and question performance for course directors.
• Tracks and collects evaluations from facilitators and/or preceptors; communicates changes to evaluation process and ensures timely collection, accuracy, and filing of evaluation forms; enters grades in system and corrects discrepancies.
• Coordinates materials for faculty development sessions meetings, including developing agendas and minutes. Schedules virtual or in-person meetings (with reservation of rooms as indicated).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience.
• Preferences: This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness.